{"id":202,"date":"2014-04-29T08:33:02","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T08:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mixingout.com\/blog\/?p=202"},"modified":"2014-04-29T08:33:02","modified_gmt":"2014-04-29T08:33:02","slug":"meet-friends-on-your-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixingout.com\/blog\/meet-friends-on-your-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Friends on Your Lunch: 3 Alternatives to Your Typical Lunch Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So it\u2019s almost lunchtime and nothing\u2019s going to satisfy you more than to meet friends for a quick bite to eat, with a side helping of \u2018pleasant conversation\u2019 and maybe a few drinks thrown in for good measure. Yes, nothing aids digestion more than good company (unless they steal your food from your plate) which is why we wanted to run down 3 great ideas for an alternative lunch with friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mixingout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000021635312Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44\" alt=\"iStock_000021635312Small\" src=\"http:\/\/mixingout.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000021635312Small-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Al fresco<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With summer just around the corner, you won\u2019t always feel like sitting inside a steamy cafe and bustling restaurant. Gather yourselves outdoors and meet up for something a little cooler and more refreshing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s always plenty of vendors serving lots of different kinds of foods on the go at this time of year. So why not break the monotony of a busy day at work with some outdoor lunch fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Take a look around<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A feast for the eyes is still a feast, and for those of you who like a discussion during your lunchtime, you\u2019ll have plenty to talk about with all the interesting works on show.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Museums in busy town centres are often surrounded with quaint little cafes, pubs, and eateries &#8211; so there\u2019s always a place to sit down afterwards and grab a bite to eat. It\u2019s the perfect way to fill a lazy afternoon when you feel like trying something different but not too vigorous.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don\u2019t fancy a museum? Not a problem, just substitute it for something that all of you are interested in &#8211; a look around the city and your favourite shop maybe. Just be sure to find time to sit down and enjoy yourselves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Try something new<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don\u2019t like sushi? How would you know unless you\u2019ve already tried it? Japanese? Mexican? Tapas? Busy shopping centres and food courts are nowadays packed with all sorts of interesting places to sit in and try something new.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And it\u2019s not just the kinds of foreign foods you\u2019re already familiar with from your Friday night takeaways, there\u2019s lots of lunchtime menu variety on offer. So why not take a break from the sarnies and jacket potatoes and try something different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>EVENT ALERT: Ladies That Like to Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>On Saturday 10th May MixingOut organiser Andie will be hosting a get together at All Bar One in Leeds, for light lunch, girl talk and cocktails. So if you fancy popping along, <a href=\"http:\/\/mixingout.com\/socialEvent\/View-social-event-dash\/261\">sign up here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So it\u2019s almost lunchtime and nothing\u2019s going to satisfy you more than to meet friends for a quick bite to eat, with a side helping of \u2018pleasant conversation\u2019 and maybe a few drinks thrown in for good measure. 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